MANHWA

"Lim Sohee is the envy of all. As the youngest professor at Jaelim University and the fiancée of the heir to the global pharmaceutical giant Venon, she is also a stunning royal omega. Her future seemed perfectly set as she prepared for her upcoming wedding. But during a secluded trip with her fiancé, an unexpected heat cycle hits. For three days and nights, Sohee is consumed by primal instincts, unaware of the passing time. When she finally comes to her senses and turns on her phone, she is met with over a hundred missed calls from her fiancé. Confused, she realizes something has gone terribly wrong. Wait, if her fiancé is the man lying in bed next to her... why would he have called her so many times? Who is he really? “Oh, did I forget to introduce myself?” “What…?” “Remember me? Gu Jigyeom, Gu Jihun’s twin brother.” Tears well up in Sohee’s eyes as the shocking truth sinks in. Jigyeom, who had already marked and knotted Sohee, whispers softly while gently caressing her earlobe. “Don’t cry. It’s too late, Sohee.” She has become another alpha's omega. Just five days before her wedding, she has been claimed by her fiancé’s twin brother."

Pretty fox spirit, Horang, loses his fox pearl and gets kidnapped. Wolf hybrid, Lee Ju Hwa, appears in front of him with overflowing Yang energy. If Horang seduces and drains the overflowing Yang energy out of Ju Hwa, he would be able to revive his fox pearl more quickly! Can Horang safely revive his fox pearl and return to his hometown?

While trying to avoid a bastard demon hunter, Ravi was sucked into a novel and… ‘Even if I’m stuck inside a novel, why did it have to be a BL novel?!’ She spent her days starving because she wasn’t a BOY but a succubus. Outside, men lined up just by one glimpse of her but here, they were as cold as ice. Even if she dressed as a man, she was rejected and dumped as if they instinctively knew she was a woman. Like that, half a year passed. ‘What if I starve to death because I can’t eat regular meals? Anyone is fine, so be possessed by me…!’ She needed the vital energy of humans to stay alive. “Hey, glasses! Do you know me? Why do you keep looking at me?” “It’s just- You’re pretty.” ‘Oh my, look at him!’ It was the first time she had heard that word after falling into this destitute world. She was about to spend the night with the nerd-like guy she met in the bar thinking it would be just a one-night stand but… “What are you doing standing there? I might explode if we take it slow.” “Huh…? That face…” ‘Why are you– I can’t die like this!’ When he removed his glasses, she realized the man was the demon hunter who had been chasing her. But he, Regan, didn’t remember what happened outside of the novel, and the nasty demon didn’t miss her opportunity. Predator and prey. Succubus and Hunter. What choice would Ravi make to survive the collision of two opposing lives that could draw a parallel forever? “We are supposed to do it once a day starting today. Babe.”

Ellen's plan is simple. Before turning into an obsessive villain who gets executed, she's going to get a divorce! But after she becomes Ellen Lianster, her plan gets complicated. Her new husband, Aiden, has developed a debilitating fear of being touched, and Ellen is determined to discover the cause and cure. As she finds ways to help him, an affection-deprived Aiden slowly begins to seek comfort from Ellen. With both hearts opening up to each other, can this marriage succeed... at failing?

Lee Jisoo has one goal in life: to destroy Chairman Jung the same way he destroyed her family. While trying to get dirt on Jung’s private life, she runs into Moon Hyun-soo, the CEO of an investment company. Much to Jisoo’s surprise. Hyun-soo offers to help with her scheme. Without knowing Hyun-soo’s hidden agenda, Jisoo decides to trust him and form a secret partnership. Will this promise born from revenge turn into something more?

Born in Harlem, passionate about omega, a tattoo artist. For Mickey, life is truly dark. To survive in the back alleys, sometimes you have to risk something more than your own life. Mickey, who was carrying luggage on a film set, was caught discussing the famous actor Ryu. "I can't believe I'm being racially discriminated against even by these Yankees living this trashy life. I feel awful." Despite feeling ashamed, I briefly wondered if we would meet again. "Hello, Mr. Mickey." He suddenly appeared and asked for a tattoo. Furthermore, Ryu seemed to have no intention of coming back. Mickey's daily life became difficult as Ryu came and went from the house all day long. "Are you dating me or something?" "Love." "With Mickey?" Do you realize what kind of person you are? A famous sex symbol that everyone knows the name of, a handsome and wealthy alpha. No matter how you look at it, I don't think he's worth getting involved with a Yankee living at the bottom of life, so I just pushed him away. "I won't ask you to remember it quickly. But I'm sure I will remember." What happened in the past to cause this? Amidst the doubts, fragments of the forgotten past began to emerge bit by bit.

In order to survive, I robbed the male lead by covering his lips with my lips. That’s why he became my life partner. But in the original, the ‘gentle’ male lead is all fake! “If you kill me, maybe this relationship will be free” “You won’t be able to do it. We’ll both die at the same time.” We were bound together by a firm destiny. Share the wound, share the pain, share life and death. Furthermore, is contact for the sake of symbiosis necessary? He did not hesitate to have his mask discovered, but was also cruel to me. Overworked, unreasonable demands… Why can’t I be with other boys? “I know it! ‘How to release friendships'” Now that my life is safe, I just need to try to escape again… “I have no intention of letting go.” “…What?” “Like what I’m curious about” His gaze slowly fell to my lips as he hugged me “I also wonder how much our pain will be shared.” If You Remove the Kind Protagonist's Mask 상냥한 남자주인공의 가면을 벗기면

"Hyung, you said you hate justice, so I guess it's not that either." "What?" "Because I want to be a good person, I immediately opened the door of my heart like this." The only survivor who prevented the end of the world, the little hero 'Seo Chae-yoon'. But now, the unknown hunter 'Yun-seo' is waiting for the day of his death. Even though he suffered from nightmares from 10 years ago that came from time to time the only reason he couldn't immediately kill himself was because of the wills left by his deceased comrades. One day, with last words to live up to, the great guild Seok Seok and the No. 1 of the world 'Kwon Ji-han' brought the name Yoon Seo and the hero Seo Chae-yoon out of the world. The reason is the reappearance of the "Great Dungeon" 10 years ago, which can determine the life or death of mankind. And... 'I want to fight'? Can Yoon-seo escape her fate that is drawing closer to the end? The test 'Finding Seo Chae-yoon' starts now!

Fitting in with your family has never been harder. To escape her brothel, Grizz Benedict is offered a fake identity as the Virenhague family's daughter. Her new "brother" showers her with gifts, and soon he attempts to give himself to her entirely. Despite feeling that this will all end in disaster, Grizz wonders if she ought to just accept it...

Sandy, an adorable maid, whose hobby is cleaning, becomes a fiancé of the young master, Killian, who is a ladies' man with a snippy attitude. One day, when it was thundering, Sandy was possessed by Alexandra, the prettiest socialite. She becomes a fiancé of Killian, the young master of the highest noble family, who has been mesmerized by Alexandra! However, they are their worst enemies. To go back to her body, she pretends to be Alexandra, hiding her true intentions.

Thalassa is the Emperor of Atlantis, the Empire within the Ocean. Contrary to her belief that she would live out her days happily and peacefully, she was betrayed by her lover and friend and eventually sealed away for a millennium. When she opened her eyes again… “To think that I, who was once the Emperor of a great Empire, have now turned into a tiny baby whose size is that of a baby crab!’ Atlantis has already fallen, and Thalassa has reincarnated as the baby dragon princess also known as the duke’s daughter of the nation that her traitors founded. And what? In order to break the curse, the dragon princess must marry the Crown Prince? ‘You sea anemone-like bastards!’ Not only does she have to uncover the secrets behind Atlantis’ downfall, but she’s also fated to marry the Crown Prince regardless. ‘Oh well, I’ll just go along with this until the Crown Prince’s curse is lifted!’

Perfect high schooler Joo Yesu likes gloomy Oh Subin, but while attempting to save him, ends up with her soul detached from her body....Raws found at: http://comic.naver.com/webtoon/list.nhn?titleId=655744&no=28&weekday=tue

To have Gyu-young, a woman who keeps appearing in his dreams, Yoon Geon sets a trap. " If you don't mind, you can use me ''. Yoon Geon whispered to Gyu-young who is heartbroken by her friend and cheating fiance , to use him to get revenge. Gyu-young is shaken by Yoon Geon's sweet proposal and the relationship deepens… ..

Rosetta Kazel is enjoying her life as the villainess of a novel, until she's given a silver wolf to be her new pet. Rosetta knows this is none other than the cursed male lead of the novel, Prince Sihael von Idris, who's become stuck in his wolf form! To follow the novel, all Rosetta has to do is look after the wolf prince until the female lead can show up. But what if events have changed so much from the novel that she never turns up? How long will Rosetta be stuck caring for this unruly pup?

Asha the potion maker remembers everything about her tragic past life, including her former husband, Karligo. They were in a seemingly loveless marriage that constantly left Asha feeling lonely and unfulfilled because Karligo would never even look at her, let alone touch her. But in this life, Asha has met a drastically changed Karligo! Now that he's afflicted with uncontrollable desire and feverish lust, can Asha cure him before his fiery passion burns them both?

Paik Hyeon sacrificed everything to become the best actor in the industry. So when he's about to die in a plane crash, he makes a desperate wish for another chance to live. Hyeon's plea is granted, but who said anything in life was free? Reborn as his younger self, Hyeon must first become a successful K-pop idol if he wants to be an actor again. Can Hyeon make it in the cutthroat world of fierce competition, demanding schedules, and fake smiles? Or will he fail and lose his second shot at fame?

Suho isn’t the kind of guy to care deeply about other people. He’s tried the whole infatuation thing once, and it didn’t work out. He’s pretty determined not to repeat the ordeal. Yul is equally, if not more, aggressive about keeping personal boundaries. When the two of them collide, their defensive reactions cause sparks to fly. But are those sparks merely angry ones? Or are they more?

Gildong is a country boy that needs some fresh inspiration. He has aspirations of becoming a famous comic artist but he wants to draw women and the only ones he knows are his mom and grandma. He has a solution in mind, however. Move to Seoul, the land of opportunity, where voluptuous and scantily clad "inspiration" abounds! No more old ladies and nights alone. A new life awaits the bright-eyed and bushy-tailed pushover from the boonies when he starts fresh in the big city!

A pathetic life where I can’t even dream of love. The night when I tried to end my life because I’m tired of my unhappy married life. A special invitation came flying at me. [You’re a shining being like a jewel. A jewel box where shining beings like you gather…

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Yeonji, the tenacious breadwinner of her family, had a bite-filled one-night stand with Joonwon. He reappears six years later, this time as the infamous Vice President of her company. Struggling as a temp, she clumsily tries to avoid his attention until Joonwon plops her into his personal office. Strangely enough, he won't let her forget any detail from that night. Will he drag her into the twisted politics of his life? "This time, help me, Miss Nam"… "I don't know if one night will be enough." Does he want her body or something more? And how will her past come to haunt her? In this ever-twisting romance, Yeonji might experience enticing excitement or bittersweet heartbreak.

Taepung Shin knows every nook and cranny of his favorite MMO video game Paradiso like it was the back of his hand! However, his gaming adventures suffer an abrupt end after his untimely death. But this is not his last hurrah since he’s reincarnated as Jared, a delinquent lord of a frozen province… in Paradiso! Now, he must brave the world he loved and take advantage of all glitches he knows about and turn himself into the main character of his new solo adventure!

Essie Ash can see how and when people will die. One day, she finds an injured man in her backyard and discovers that he is Prince Pell. To her shock, she notices that her parents' and other residents' death dates have moved up since Pell's arrival. Essie asks him to leave, hoping things will change, but changes her mind when Pell saves her from his brother's assassins. She soon decides to join him on his journey to the capital, but can't help but wonder why she's the cause of his future death...

Oh Kangwoo the Demon King has had it with ruling over Hell and wants to return to Earth. But when he finally gets there, not only are his powers sealed, but the Earth he once knew has turned into an MMORPG free-for-all. Dimensional gates have appeared all over the world, and "players" enter them to make a living by hunting monsters. If Kangwoo wants to survive in this dangerous game, he's going to have to level up, and fast. But for this demon king, hell on earth might be worse than Hell itself!

After acquiring the crème of the crop slave, an unimaginable adventure begins. A birth of a sexy-fantasy series that will rock your world! Manhwa you may like: + Ghost Love + Refrain Love + H Campus + A World That I Rule

Lee Min-joon, an ordinary office worker, becomes the first reviewer of a friend's mobile gacha game. He closes his eyes to the boring opening and reopens them in the game world. You have to take charge of the mechanics of directing and controlling the heroes. Suddenly, the first hero is summoned at the beginning of the tutorial, and Min-joon is delighted with the handsome hero who looks quite strong, but it turns out that he is a low-level character with no memories or proper weapons.

Ye Kang-Oh is nothing short of royalty in the world of Jianghu. He is the third and youngest disciple of Ye Jin-Rang, the very man who rules over the entire Black Force of Jianghu. Despite being Jin-Rang's favorite disciple and owning promising skills, Kang-Oh intentionally keeps a low profile to keep distance from politics over which disciple will inherit master's position. One day, Kang-Oh is mysteriously attracted to a humble servant named Woo(foolishness). Not knowing that their destinies have been tied together since long time ago, Kang-Oh cannot help but continue to get intrigued by this mysterious servant... Woo is a servant serving Jin-Rang, master of the entire black force of Jianghu. Despite being known as a fair man, Jin-Rang seems to internationally neglect Woo getting harassed for years by the officials of the Black Force. Woo seems to accept such inhumane treatment as his own fate. One day, Woo unintentionally attracts the attention of Kang-Oh, Jin-Rang's youngest and favorite disciple. Woo tries his best to evade Kang-Oh's kindness but at the same time finds it hard to repel the attention of the man he was missed for so long... ever since Kang-Oh was a little boy and Jin-Rang was known as Dan Woo-hyo, the most powerful swordsman in the entire White Force.

Even though the harsh reality feels like living as a beggar, to think that the end would be death from overworking! If it’s going to end like this, I should’ve been in a lot of relationships, but wait, oh my... who are you in the mirror? I’m a little flustered but this body… it’s really pretty! It feels like I’ve been transmigrated into a romance fantasy novel. Since I’m already like this, should I enjoy the romance while I’m at it? “But which novel did I get transmigrated into?” I’ve read dozens of books where the ‘Northern Duke’ and ‘Childhood Friends’ exist, I’ve read so many with a black-haired male lead and a blonde female lead, Ah~ I don’t know!! For now, let’s start by conquering the male characters! “I already have a promised marriage." “I volunteered for the Western Guard. We won’t be able to meet for several years.” What is this, is this really a romance fantasy novel? Why is everyone running away?! In the first place… was I really transmigrated as the female lead? What kind of novel is this!!!! <It Seems I’ve Transmigrated Somewhere>

An Omega who was pregnant with the Alpha's baby after only one night. The character who was originally a villain who was driven into ruin after doing all kinds of evil deeds towards the main characters. I possessed that very character named 'Sung Eunyul'. But the past is in the past, and I just want to live happily with my child. While living my new life, I encounter Kang Kang-joon, the main character of the novel that suddenly appeared in front of me. "I think I've heard your voice somewhere. Have we met before?" I heard him properly. I'm the Omega who spent the night with you... I desperately avoid him in order to maintain my current peaceful life, but Kang Hajoon continues to be interested in me, who didn't even spare me a second glance in the original work. "I'll do everything you want, so give me three months." Even as he gradually narrowed the distance, he suggested living together for three months. The conditions are perfect for repaying the remaining debt. In the end, I closed my eyes and accepted Kang Hajoon's offer... “I look forward to tomorrow.” Why do you look so happy?

One day, Gong Siru, who was losing interest in college life, had a pleasant campus life with the appearance of Seol Gibaek, a returning student. Shocked by Kibaek's ideal type, Siru takes her anger out with a drink and kisses someone present while drinking... A jumbled campus love story between Gong Siru who has a crush on Seol Kibaek, and Jo Chung, who becomes strangely connected to Gong Siru.

Serun Greenwood’s kingdom has been ravaged by war and she has been captured, taken to become a sacrificial offering to the gods of the mountain. It is said that the wolves that guard the mountain will offer protection in return to those who give up a human sacrifice to them. And thus Serun’s fate has been sealed. If only she had died with dignity along with her family instead of becoming lowly meat for the wolves. A painless death is all she can hope for but, alas, seeing those sharp, white teeth piercing through the darkness, it will be anything but. Then suddenly, he appears. A winter wolf who saves Serun's life, for the time being. But this oddly familiar beast, are his motives righteous or of ill intent? Will the harshness of their winter ever blossom into the warmth of a tender spring?

“Noona, you’re not planning to hit it and quit it, are you?” I never expected to see my boyfriend of two years, whom I was shopping for a birthday present for at the department store, walking hand in hand with an old friend of mine. I was completely wasted when I accidentally ran into my younger brother’s friend. So far, no problem. “Noona, are you okay?” But why am I on his bed?? “D-Did we sleep together?!” “We haven’t slept together yet…” “…What?” “Because last night, you said… with a cock like mine… it should be savoured sober…” Is it because I let my guard down with my younger brother’s friend who is young, good-looking, and well-endowed? Something seems seriously off. “What are you talking about? Us, dating?” “Noona, you’re not planning to hit it and quit it, are you? My body, my heart, even my virginity, I’ve given you everything…” He could have girls lining up for him, so why is he doing this to me?!

If you love someone, what kind of things might you do? The desire to destroy even while in love, the dilemma of wanting to ruin a love that grows deeper. This is a deeply probing collection of high-stimulation romance short stories titled Moonstruck, exploring how dangerous the emotion of love can sometimes be.

Yerin who died trying to save her student is reincarnated into Fiora a villainess from a story she is familiar with. In the original story, Fiora secretly torments the children of Duke Baridas the man she is engaged to, but later gets exposed and ends up being dumped and executed. Yerin, now in Fiora's body, plans to stay out of trouble and just take good care of the lovely children until the female character that ends up becoming the Duke's true love comes along. Her ultimate goal is a clean breakup that will land her some alimony so she can open a daycare center in this universe. But can she live this life as a character that veers off the set fate and most importantly don't end up dead?

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“When you fed a hungry beast, you should’ve been prepared for this.” I didn’t want to be a bad mother and the source of trauma for the male lead in the original. So I just decided to strengthen the relationship between me and my brother, as well as fulfill my duty of ensuring that my husband doesn’t pass out. “You’ve tamed me, so please take responsibility.” My husband, who will be the final black hole in the story, began to act sweetly, using his beauty as a weapon. I’m sorry, but wasn’t our business relationship for the best?

Lunae Lebouton couldn’t be more thrilled to say “yes.” With her happiness secured, she truly has it all, but the best day of her life quickly becomes the worst. Ripped from her blissful life, she wakes up orphaned and married to the same man she saw that night–Duke William Vuittolang. Determined to reveal the truth and get back to the arms of her love, she soon discovers she’s surrounded by enemies and worse—someone is not who they claim to be. Who is to blame, and who can be trusted?

When Haeil drowns saving a boy at sea, his final thought is of Pado, the childhood crush he could never forget. Instead of sinking into darkness, however, Haeil wakes up with an impossible second chance. But this new life is far from perfect—Pado is cold and distant, and Haeil's body dissolves into seafoam with every sting of rejection.

Luin Ardell.'Valedictorian of the Ignit Magic Academy.More promising than anyone else.More diligent than anyone else.More talented than any other magician. That's what my name signified.That's what it signified until my 10th birthday."You are a rare case of Magic Evocation Disorder.'"A damned curse that turned the Magic Genius' that entered the academy with the highest grades into a Magic Cripple'.But then, a miracle found me."If I can't evoke magic, I just need to punch them!"Oppressive Strength, Fearsome Fists, A Genius Magic Talent."I'll never lose to anyone ever again."

Kyuhyun is forced to come out of the closet when he sends a photo of himself and his (ex) boyfriend kissing on KakaoTalk. “I'm screwed, one person has already seen it. A sleep-deprived and terrified Kyuhyun walks into a lecture hall He walks into the classroom to find Ki-beom glaring at him. “Hey, what time does your class end today?” Every day that starts with a question about when it ends The fear turns to excitement as they meet more and more, The atmosphere between the two of them is different than before... “You should go out with me, I'll be your favorite person.”

,Regressing as the Reincarnated Bas**** of the Sword Clan,How to Survive as the Bas**** of the Regression Sword ClanTheo, the young master of the powerful Ragnar family, worked tirelessly but lacked the talent to break the chains of his bloodline,ultimately being pushed out of the competition for the throne.However, even as a powerless young master, his brothers sought to eliminate him, and he was betrayed by his own mentor. In the end, Theo lost everything and faced his death.In his final moments, filled with regret over all his life choices, the unbelievable happened: he experienced a rebirth."This life will be different."The reborn young master takes up his sword and enters the competition for the throne.

As the unfortunate red-hair baby, Tilias is saved at the brink of her death by the beautiful yet penniless Linden family. Reborn as a baby, she's unable to speak or express her gratitude to the Linden family, but that's when she discovers that she sees weather signs on top of people's heads! After countless experiments, she realizes that the weather signs depict people's love affairs. She uses her special ability to read other people's love affairs to her advantage and return the love she received.

Dr. Han Jinsoo always tried to live a righteous life, but in return, he got fired, swindled by a conman, and killed by his own professor. Luckily, a mysterious being offers him a second chance at life because of all the good deeds he had performed. The only problem is... he comes back to life as as Hua Tuo, the legendary Chinese physician, in the turbulent period of the Eastern Han Dynasty! Will he be able to survive in this era of wars and heroes as a surgeon without so much as a scalpel? (Source: Tapas)

Rudia Plang is called a monster because of her scales. She was treated like a minor and forced to marry by the order of the emperor. Her fiancé is a wild and fierce sailor. He is the admiral of Chillia, who is rumored to be very sadistic. But when he first met her, he was incredibly nice to her…? “My husband just grabbed his wife’s hand and he was already screaming.” Rudia learns little by little about Chillia’s secret in the admiral’s intense love. Dragons, giant octopuses, sea snakes, fairies and mermaids… A destined love after marriage on the splendid ocean! *** “I know a plant that can help my husband increase his stamina.” Alexander leaned over and whispered in her ear. “If you weren’t satisfied last night, I’ll try to find it.” “…Oh no!” Last night! Rudia literally blushed as she recalled her secrets that she couldn’t tell anyone.

The beautiful goddess of fortune hidden by a rich man came into the life of the poor and unlucky guy....

Yoonho seems to have it all: he is the successful VP of Top Entertainment and married to an A-list celebrity. But when he’s faced with a terminal illness, the shallow people he relied upon disappear, and he’s on his deathbed filled with regret. Unexpectedly, Yoonho awakens ten years in his past as a rookie talent agent at Hoop Entertainment, the company that nurtured his career. His goal: boost his loyal circle of actor and idol contacts to reach their full potential! With a decade of experience, will Yoonho be able to set this industry right?

On the way home, a drunken Heather helped a small pink elephant who was crying because of a cold nose. She did for the palm size elephant a nose cover, and the elephant claimed to be the God of s*xual desire and affection. “For your help, I’ll let you share a passionate love with the most handsome man of the continent.” However, this was not a blessing from God, but a curse. “Ugh, shameless… How, while I was sleeping, ha… You stole my v**ginity.” “Ah, priest, it’s okay.” “Now, stop, please stop this filthy act, ha…” ‘It’s you who is shaking your waist, you crazy bastard.’ Ashur was praised as the noblest and most beautiful man of the continent. But as soon as she runs into him, it’s normal for the two of them to end up locked in a closed room, where a strange situation arises between their rubbing testicles. *** There was a breathtaking silence. One of the countless reporters instinctively pressed the camera shutter. Click. The sound became a signal, and the shutter sound poured from all sides, and the buzz filled the hall. “Oh… Look, I really didn’t do that.” I wanted to throw the white priest’s robe, no, the piece of cloth in my hands. Ashur kept his head down. Her shoulders were trembling. There was an incompatible chill around him. She felt wronged. “I only touched it lightly, but I never thought it would tear like this… ” But no matter what she says, Ashur would not be able to hear him, who has stood up in front of thousands of people just in his underwear. ‘It wasn’t me, it was that crazy pink elephant!’ Ashur turned his head slightly and looked back at her. His eyes were stained red, full of contempt while looking at her. ‘To end my blessing, I have to make passionate love with the most handsome man on the continent.’ But if he keeps this up, she’ll be shackled as a mol*ster before she can make passionate love with anyone.

"Asil, a poor noble, enters the academy as the top student, determined to restore his family’s honor. Instead, he becomes the target of relentless bullying. Seeking justice, he confronts Valery, only to face an even harsher fate. Reduced to Valery’s pawn and isolated from everyone, Asil searches desperately for a way out. But Valery’s growing obsession only tightens the chains around him. "